Edwardian 15ct Gold & Pear Shaped Opal Tie Pin

A beautiful tie pin set with a pear shaped opalOpals occur in a range of body colours from white, black or grey, bright orangey red and a pale watery colour. The most precious opals show strong colour contrast and generally have a dark body colour with a vivid array of colour play. set in to a 15ct62.5% pure gold (or 625 parts pure gold and 375 parts other metals). Popular during the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras but was discontinued in the mid-1930s. gold mount. The opal is a particularly lively stone displaying red green and blue flashes. Opal is the birthstoneEach month has a particular gemstone associated with it. Each stone is thought to be lucky for the person born in that month. for october so it would be a wonderful gift to a friend or future husband whose birthday falls in the month. It was made circa 1900-1910. All our tie pins come with a stopper at the end of the pin.